Credit card companies are the absolute worst. Wait, I take that back. The people that buy debt accounts from credit card companies are the absolute worst. You may have received calls and letters from these third parties debt collectors or the law firms that represent them. The three biggest third…
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Kaufman County Divorce Lawyer: Why Prenups are Good
Prenup is a bad word for couples who want to get married. A prenup implies that the marriage might not last forever, and that’s something that most people about to get married simply don’t want to consider. But prenups could potentially help your marriage, and prenups will certainly make your…
How long do I have to pay child support?
Whether you are just now to the realization that you will have to pay child support or whether you have just been ordered, the sinking feeling may be setting in as to the fact that you will be paying this monthly amount for quite some time. The real question is,…
What is the difference between an alleged and presumed father?
You may not think that this distinction is important, but in the world of family law it is imperative that you understand the difference. It could be the difference between you actually being the father of a child in the eyes of the law as well as differing burdens of…
What is the duty to report child abuse/neglect in Texas?
Many parents, grandparents, and even professionals do not fully understand their duty to report child abuse let alone the consequences for their failure to report. But what about such duty to report of just an ordinary person? That is right; ANYONE who has knowledge or reason to believe that a…
Divorce and its Psychological Aspects
I am by no means a licensed mental health professional, psychologist or psychiatrist; however if you have been a follower of my blog regarding divorce, child custody, or any family law issue you know that I constantly write about the psychological tolls that the cases take on my clients. This…
What are the Holiday Child Possession and Visitation Schedules in Texas?
In Texas, if the child custody visitation schedules are court-ordered they are typically either standard possession or expanded standard possession (alternate beginning and ending times). One parent will have the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence and then the non-primary parent has the visitation schedule. In contrast to…
My divorce lawyer will not call me back. What should I do?
Have you called your attorney multiple times to the point that you are tired of leaving a message? Have you emailed your attorney only to find that it is a week later and you still have not received a response? It is frustrating to have paid someone to communicate with…
10 Ways to Help Your Divorce Case
You may be just beginning your divorce case or you may be in the middle. Regardless of your current position, there are certain tips that will make this painful process much smoother in the grand scheme of things. In fact, if you would follow these ten easy tips, you would…
What are the grounds for divorce in Texas?
When pleading for a divorce in Texas, you have to consider—aside from the emotional aspect—why exactly you are getting a divorce. Did your spouse cheat on you? Did your spouse abandon you and what does abandonment mean? Or, do you and your spouse argue often and have you grown into…